London, North London £950,000 Leasehold The Penthouse Tis is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire one of the most important penthouses in London, positioned at the top of the Isokon, a building widely recognised as one of the fnest achievements of Modern Movement architecture in the UK. Designed by the eminent architect Wells Coates and completed in 1934, the Isokon has been given a Grade I listing by English Heritage, placing it among the most historically important buildings in Britain. It has an outstanding location on a quiet road in Belsize Park. With its curved forms and pale render, the Isokon Building (also known as Lawn Road Flats) has been likened to an ocean liner. Te frst block ever to be built chiefy using reinforced concrete, it was the subject of an exemplary restoration by Avanti Architects in 2004. Te building’s list of illustrious former residents includes Agatha Christie, Marcel Breuer and Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus. J.M. Richards, the architectural critic, wrote that it was “more like the machine-à-habiter than anything Le Corbusier ever designed”. +44 (0)20 3795 5920 themodernhouse.com [email protected] The Penthouse Te showpiece of the apartment is an extraordinary south- facing roof terrace, far larger than the Penthouse itself. Internally, the apartment has been wonderfully restored and maintained, an immaculate re-imagining of its original design. A rich birch-veneer panelling covers the walls, and honey-coloured timber foors are arranged in a chequerboard pattern. Te timber was bought from the Baltic ply manufacturer (Venesta) that was represented by the former owner of the Penthouse, Jack Pritchard. Te apartment has a large single living space that combines the dining and reception area, with glazed doors to the roof terrace. Adjacent to the dining space is the bedroom, which has beautifully crafted built-in wardrobes and panelled walls. Te kitchen and bathroom, both sensitively updated during the Avanti Architects’ refurbishment, sit side-by-side at the far end of the foorplan. At the time of construction, the kitchens in the Isokon apartments were kept purposefully small as the original fats were designed to be serviced, with meals available to order from the stafed Isokon kitchen on the ground foor. However, the central kitchen and meal service was not popular amongst residents, so it was soon replaced with a café and bar. Lawn Road is a residential street within a short walk of Belsize Park Underground (Northern Line), and all of the shops and restaurants on Haverstock Hill and England’s Lane. It has easy access to huge amounts of green space, with Hampstead Heath to the north, and Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park to the south. Tenure: Leasehold Lease Length: approx. 86 years Service Charge: approx. £2,898.60 per annum London, North London £950,000 Leasehold +44 (0)20 3795 5920 themodernhouse.com [email protected] About Te Modern House is an estate agency that helps people live in more thoughtful and beautiful ways. We believe in design as a powerful force for good. Inspired by the principles of modernism, we represent design-led homes across the UK which celebrate light, space and a truth to materials. Esquire credits Te Modern House with “rewriting the rulebook on estate agency” and GQ voted us “one of the best things in the world”. +44 (0)20 3795 5920 themodernhouse.com [email protected] Isokon Flats, Lawn Road, NW3 Approximate Gross Internal Area 66.0 sq m / 711 sq ft Bedroom 3.58 x 3.05 Reception Room 11'9 x 10'0 9.60 x 4.27 Roof Terrace 31'6 x 14'0 Extends To 70' (21.34) Kitchen 1.98 x 1.83 6'6 x 6'0 IN Fourth Floor Illustration for identification purposes only. Not to scale Ref: 205055.